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How WA Businesses are Supporting Students & Families at Home

May 21st, 2020

We want to thank the many Washington Roundtable members who have stepped up to create resources or support educational initiatives for students, families, and educators during this time. See below for just a handful of examples. ARVE Error: src mismatch provider: youtube url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6oA2ltl7l0&list=PLRVcMIZKZIzikmdMfzL8ACSudtdSj6djo&index=26&t=0s src in org: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/J6oA2ltl7l0?list=PLRVcMIZKZIzikmdMfzL8ACSudtdSj6djo src gen org: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/J6oA2ltl7l0?start=0&list=PLRVcMIZKZIzikmdMfzL8ACSudtdSj6djo For families searching for at-home activities, the Seahawks launch a fun… Read more

Video: Washington Employers Lean Into COVID-19 Response Effort

May 19th, 2020

Want to know what Washington employers are doing to help communities, support students, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic?  Many businesses have mobilized to support healthcare providers, distance learning, philanthropy, and community needs. Now, Washington businesses are looking toward the future, focusing on protecting employees and customers, and working with public sector and philanthropy partners to beat the virus and lead in recovery…. Read more

Roundtable Members Prioritize Safety in Reopening Plans

May 11th, 2020

Across Washington, businesses are planning for how they will ensure a safe, confident return for employees and customers. Here are just a handful of examples of how Washington businesses are putting workers and community first, and providing resources or guidance to others as they plan to reopen. Nordstrom shared its phased approach to thoughtfully reopen stores in a way that prioritizes the health… Read more

Washington State COVID-19 Economic Analysis

May 7th, 2020

At the request of Washington Roundtable and Challenge Seattle, The Boston Consulting Group today released an updated analysis of the employment and economic impacts from COVID-19 in Washington state. The data looks at state unemployment by industry through April 25 and examines the depth of unemployment in the current environment as compared to pre-recession peak-to-trough employment numbers from the two previous recessions (the… Read more